Politics

George Santos says he expects to be expelled from Congress in coming days; math ‘doesn’t look good’

His decision not to seek reelection, he said, was not because of external pressure, but due to his frustration with the “sheer arrogance” of his colleagues.

November 26, 2023

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AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., talks to reporters as he arrives to the Republican caucus meeting at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.

George Santos leaves the Capitol in Washington DC on 31 January 2023. Photograph: REX/Shutterstock

‘It doesn’t look good’: George Santos expects to be expelled from Congress

November 25, 2023

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Rosalynn Carter in 2011. She was a key adviser to her husband during his presidential term. NIKKI KAHN/THE WASHINGTON POST/GETTY IMAGES

Rosalynn Carter, Who Wielded Influence in Turbulent Presidency, Dies at 96

November 19, 2023

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White House condemns Elon Musk tweet as ‘abhorrent promotion’ of antisemitism

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What Kind of Trouble Is Eric Adams In?

New York City’s mayor has downplayed the federal investigation into his campaign fund-raising, but, by dodging questions and obfuscating, he’s invited even more public scrutiny.

November 17, 2023

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November 16, 2023

George Santos announces he won’t seek reelection following damning Ethics Committee report

The report recommended that the allegations against Santos be referred to the Justice Department but stopped short of calling for Santos’s expulsion from the House or other discipline.

November 16, 2023

November 15, 2023

Biden set to sign spending bill with no Ukraine aid

The stopgap funding to avoid a government shutdown was approved by the House in a bipartisan vote

November 15, 2023

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November 13, 2023

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Suspends Republican Presidential Campaign

Departure narrows field for Trump alternative as race focuses on DeSantis, Haley

November 13, 2023

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November 12, 2023

House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to avert shutdown draws criticism from conservatives

The House approved a nearly $14.5 billion military aid package Thursday for Israel, but it featured a partisan approach by new Speaker Mike Johnson that poses a direct challenge to Democrats and President Joe Biden.

November 12, 2023

November 10, 2023

Trump suggests he would use FBI to go after political rivals if elected in 2024

Trump said: ‘If I happen to be president and I see somebody doing well and beating me very badly, I say go down and indict them’

November 10, 2023

Donald Trump waits to take the witness stand during his civil fraud trial at the state supreme court Monday in New York, New York. Photograph: Brendan McDermid/AP

November 10, 2023

Manchin’s Retirement Fuels Talk of a 2024 Presidential Bid

Democrat in red West Virginia provided key votes for Biden

November 10, 2023

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November 09, 2023

Joe Manchin won’t run for reelection, giving GOP an opening to flip West Virginia seat

But the retirement announcement sounded more like the launch of a new campaign: the lawmaker said he's not done with public service and outlined his frustrations with the two major political parties.

November 09, 2023

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November 09, 2023

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November 09, 2023

Third Republican debate: Four takeaways from the Miami event

Five Republican candidates for president took to the stage for the party's third debate in Miami on Wednesday.

November 09, 2023

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November 08, 2023

Ivanka Trump testifies to New York fraud trial she cannot recall loan details

Ivanka Trump claimed she could not remember property deals she handled at her father's firm, as she testified in a civil fraud case that threatens his business empire.

November 08, 2023

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November 08, 2023

US election day 2023: Three takeaways after Americans went to the polls

While the White House was not up for grabs - that comes next year - Tuesday proved to be a big night for US politics.

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November 01, 2023

Trump’s Three Children Set to Testify in His NY Fraud Trial

Donald Jr., Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump testifying in coming days

November 01, 2023

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October 30, 2023

Pence joins Republicans eviscerated by contradicting Trump’s election lies

Democrats are already trying to make Johnson’s record on election credibility into a liability as the 2024 campaign heats up with Republicans seeking to cling onto their House majority.

October 30, 2023

Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaks at an annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition, Saturday, October 28, 2023, in Las Vegas. John Locher/AP

October 29, 2023

Judge reimposes restrictions on Trump’s speech in Jan. 6 case

Chutkan rejected that argument in her ruling, saying he could criticize the prosecution as political and unfounded without personal attacks that could intimidate people involved in the case and mislead the public.

October 29, 2023

Former president Donald Trump had his gag order renewed by a federal judge in D.C. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

October 28, 2023

The driving force behind Pence’s decision to suspend his campaign for president

“It’s become clear to me: This is not my time,” Pence said at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual gathering in Las Vegas. “So after much prayer and deliberation, I have decided to suspend my campaign for president effective today.”

October 28, 2023